The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation has received the 2020 Education at Work for Maine Award from the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) in recognition of their role in revitalizing Maineâs forest products industry.
The mission of the foundation is to sustain a critical pipeline of talented engineers by recruiting, training and providing financial support for future leaders in the pulp and paper industry.
Foundation initiatives such as Consider Engineering, an immersive residential program designed to introduce high school juniors to UMaine and to varied engineering disciplines, and the annual Paper Days networking event, which draws more than 350 national and international guests, strategically connect students with the university, the foundation, and engineering professionals from academia, government and private industry to build the engineering workforce.